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2022 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas

The 2022 Philippine local elections in Western Visayas were held on May 9, 2022.

Summary

Governors

Vice governors

Provincial boards

Aklan

Governor

Incumbent Governor Florencio Miraflores of PDP–Laban was term-limited.

PDP–Laban nominated Miraflores' son, Ibajay mayor Jose Enrique Miraflores, who won against former Kalibo mayor William Lachica (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan) and two other candidates.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Boy Quimpo of the Nacionalista Party ran for a third term.

Quimpo won re-election against Jonathan Cabrera (People's Reform Party) and provincial board member Nolly Sodusta (Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma).

Provincial Board

The Aklan Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nacionalista Party tied with PDP–Laban at four seats each.

1st district

Aklan's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Aklan's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

15 candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Aklan's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Aklan's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

10 candidates were included in the ballot.

Antique

Governor

Incumbent Governor Rhodora Cadiao of the National Unity Party ran for a third term.

Cadiao won re-election against two other candidates.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Edgar Denosta of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a third term.

Denosta won re-election against Nonoy Tajanlangit (PDP–Laban) and provincial board member Vincent Piccio III (Aksyon Demokratiko).

Provincial Board

The Antique Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nationalist People's Coalition won four seats, remaining as the largest party in the provincial board.

1st district

Antique's 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Anini-y, Belison, Hamtic, San Jose de Buenavista, San Remigio, Sibalom,Tobias Fornier and Valderrama. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

13 candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Antique's 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Barbaza, Bugasong, Caluya, Culasi, Laua-an, Libertad, Pandan, Patnongon, Sebaste and Tibiao. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

12 candidates were included in the ballot.

Bacolod

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Evelio Leonardia of the Nacionalista Party ran for a third term. He was previously affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition.

Leonardia was defeated by former Negros Occidental's 3rd district representative Albee Benitez of PDP–Laban.

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran of the Nacionalista Party ran for a third term. He was previously an independent.

Familiaran won re-election against former city councilor Caesar Distrito (PDP–Laban) and city councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. (Independent).

City Council

The Bacolod City Council consists of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

38 candidates were included in the ballot.

The Nacionalista Party won four seats, becoming the largest party in the city council.

Capiz

Governor

Incumbent Governor Esteban Evan Contreras of PDP–Laban ran for a second term. He was previously an independent.

Contreras was defeated by representative Fredenil Castro of Lakas–CMD. Elmer Villasis (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) also ran for governor.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jaime Magbanua of Lakas–CMD ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with the National Unity Party.

Magbanua won re-election against former governor Vic Tanco (PDP–Laban) and two other candidates.

Provincial Board

The Capiz Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Liberal Party remained as the largest party in the provincial board with four seats, but lost its majority.

1st district

Capiz's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Capiz's 1st legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

15 candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Capiz's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Capiz's 2nd legislative district. Five board members are elected from this provincial district.

15 candidates were included in the ballot.

Guimaras

Governor

Term-limited incumbent Governor Samuel Gumarin of PDP–Laban ran for mayor of Buenavista.

Gumarin endorsed former representative JC Rahman Nava (National Unity Party), who won the election against Jose Ramon Cacho (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Edward Gando of PDP–Laban ran for a third term.

Gando won re-election against former Guimaras vice governor Etik de Asis (Partido Federal ng Pilipinas).

Provincial Board

The Guimaras Provincial Board is composed of 11 board members, eight of whom are elected.

PDP–Laban remained as the largest party in the provincial board with five seats, but lost its majority.

1st district

Guimaras' 1st provincial district consists of the municipalities of Buenavista and San Lorenzo. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Guimaras' 2nd provincial district consists of the municipalities of Jordan, Nueva Valencia and Sibunag. Four board members are elected from this provincial district.

Five candidates were included in the ballot.

Iloilo

Governor

Incumbent Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. of the National Unity Party ran for a second term. He was previously affiliated with PDP–Laban.

Defensor won re-election against Noli Gil (Independent).

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Tingting Garin of the Nacionalista Party won re-election for a third term unopposed.

Provincial Board

The Iloilo Provincial Board is composed of 13 board members, 10 of whom are elected.

The Nacionalista Party remained as the largest party with four seats, but lost its majority.

1st district

Iloilo's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Iloilo's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Iloilo's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

4th district

Iloilo's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

5th district

Iloilo's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Iloilo's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

Iloilo City

Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Jerry Treñas of the National Unity Party ran for a second term.

Treñas won re-election against two other candidates.

Vice Mayor

Incumbent Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon of the National Unity Party ran for a second term. He was previously an independent.

Ganzon won re-election against Kayser Jadulos (People's Reform Party).

City Council

The Iloilo City Council is composed of 14 councilors, 12 of whom are elected.

28 candidates were included in the ballot.

The National Unity Party won 10 seats, gaining a majority in the city council.

Negros Occidental

Governor

Incumbent Governor Bong Lacson of the Nationalist People's Coalition ran for a second term.

Lacson won re-election against two other candidates.

Vice Governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer of the National Unity Party ran for a second term.

Ferrer won re-election against Jonry Gargarita (Independent).

Provincial Board

The Negros Occidental Provincial Board is composed of 15 board members, 12 of whom are elected.

The Nationalist People's Coalition remained as the largest party in the provincial board with seven seats.

1st district

Negros Occidental's 1st provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 1st legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

2nd district

Negros Occidental's 2nd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 2nd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

3rd district

Negros Occidental's 3rd provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 3rd legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Four candidates were included in the ballot.

4th district

Negros Occidental's 4th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 4th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Three candidates were included in the ballot.

5th district

Negros Occidental's 5th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 5th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Six candidates were included in the ballot.

6th district

Negros Occidental's 6th provincial district consists of the same area as Negros Occidental's 6th legislative district. Two board members are elected from this provincial district.

Two candidates were included in the ballot.

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